About Us
The Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival is a seven-day celebration of global cuisine. It is a mix of island-wide discounts at participating vendors during “restaurant week”, exclusive experiences with the “Bucket List Experiences”, and ends with a 2 day event “The Pavilion”, which will be held in Oranjestad, this year. The Pavilion at Wilhelminastraat, is an elevated food festival experience featuring some of the best artists on the Aruba culinary scene. Local chefs will collaborate with internationally renowned chefs to showcase Southern Caribbean Fusion cuisine, putting Aruba on the map as a culinary hotspot.
The Pavilion at Wilhelminastraat will also feature exciting competitions such as the Bartender Brawl and the Iron Chef competition.
Additionally, a lucky few will be able to participate in “Bucket List Experiences” which are exclusive dining moments, with limited availability. Bringing Aruba’s Autentico experience full circle. It’s about community, excellent food, and those private moments we all crave.
About Autentico
Autentico is an initiative of the Aruba Tourism Authority and is part of the long-term objective to showcase Aruba’s culinary scene, where the intersection of cultural diversity, high quality offerings, and authentic experiences give the destination a unique touch.
About Authentico
Our Mission
Our mission is to showcase Aruba’s high quality culinary offerings, in a fun but elevated manner, paving the way for Aruba to be seen and known as a high-quality culinary destination. We want to lower the barrier for locals and visitors to try new cuisines, discover new flavors and broaden their culinary horizons.
Our Vision
Culinary tourism has been identified as one of the opportunities to position Aruba as a culinary destination. We want to give more people the chance to challenge their senses, shock their pallates and learn from the best. Infused with culinary traditions from over 100 nationalities, this event vividly showcases the cultural diversity that defines Aruba.
Our Story
Autentico is an initiative of the Aruba Tourism Authority and is part of the long-term objective to showcase Aruba’s culinary scene, where the intersection of cultural diversity, high quality offerings, and authentic experiences give the destination a unique touch.
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